By TNPublished:15 December 2009Posted in: Connectivity, HMI, North America

Chrysler has become the first automaker to establish a corporate policy surrounding company-owned vehicles and communication devices.

The company now prohibits texting while driving in order to promote safer driving behaviors and serve as an industry example. The new policy applies to texting while driving company-owned vehicles and texting with company-provided communication devices while driving personal vehicles.

The company’s new “texting while driving” policy will take effect immediately.

The company earned a leadership role as the first North American automaker to offer the hands-free, voice-activated uconnect system with Bluetooth technology.

The feature, available on most Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles, provides voice-controlled wireless communication between the occupants’ compatible mobile phones and the vehicle’s onboard receiver.

Chrysler Group continues to pioneer the integration of personal electronics in the automobile. Recently, the Chrysler Group announced it will offer text-to-voice/message reader technology in select 2011 model year Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles.